Wednesday, January 2, 2013

Sikkim Ornithological society has launched 2nd edition calendar.


After the runaway success of the classic calendar”Rare Birds of Sikkim in 2012,Sikkim Ornithological Society(SOS)has launched its second edition called Feathery friends of Sikkim 2013 in simple function in presence of its chief patron ,retired IFS officer shri KC Pradhan  at his residence at Tadong 6th mile.The album consist of twelve extremely beautiful birds of Sikkim and with this SOS hopes to promote and arouse interest in birds among younger generation of sikkim.
 SOS has discovered a new species called 'terek sandpiper' at gurudongmar lake,north sikkim which was recorded for the first time in this region, the picture of this rare bird also highlights in this edition,
this international standard  calendar cost a mere rs 150/  per piece and can be available from the 6 th of jan at various leading outlets of gangtok
for advance bookings and information you can contact the following members
Mr Pempa Tshering  9547558545
Mr Niraj Thapa  9434867082
Mr Karma Tempo 9933442275
Mr Chewang Bonpo 9735900165